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Hawes, Alexander Stewart
1893 -

Enlistment

  • Enlisted:
  • at Kettering on 10 Nov 1916. Aged 22y 9m
  • Description:
  • height 5ft 8in; weight 133lbs; chest 36in; complexion Fair; eyes Hazel; Hair Brown.
  • Occupation:
  • Boot Trade
  • Address:
  • 18 King St, Desborough
  • Next of kin:
  • (Father) James Hawes, 18 King St, Desborough

Service history

10 Nov 1916Posted to 7 Res Bde Royal Field Artillery (741499)
12 Mar 1917Admitted to hospital until 14 Mar 1917. Contusion of forearm
11 Jul 1918To 14th Division. Aldershot
10 Aug 1918Embarked
10 Sep 1918Promoted Lance Bombadier Confirmed in rank. Field
22 Aug 1919Embarked Calais for Dover
16 Oct 1919Demobbed.

British War Medal
Victory Medal



 

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